Vernon West

Originally from Boston, Vernon began songwriting before he could competently play any instruments. Then after years of teeth-cutting he emerged in the Beantown music scene at the helm of his multiple music projects.

In 2016 he released his first full length self-produced album “Introspecter” under no label beside the one on the tag of his shirt. In 2018 he moved out to LA to pursue the larger musical pond and is already a part of three up and coming projects, “Moon in the Milk” and “Mexico City Heartbreak” playing drums, in addition to his solo singer/songwriter project.

His second full length album is currently in the works and his back catalogue of original songs is long enough to fill a record store. His smooth jazzy vocals compliment his blues-rock guitar style, and his lyricism will keep you philosophizing long after listening.

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Cash App: $vernonwestiii

Vernon West on Radio Venice

Radio Venice S17.E10 – July 18, 2021

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Who or what inspires you?

Humans and their perseverance

Why do you love Radio Venice?

Because y’all are so excited about music!

Favorite song right now?

The Old Chisholm Trail

Favorite album right now?

Tales of a Tenacious Tenderfoot by Tyler Heath

Latest hobby you picked up?

Speed reading

Last thing you read?

Epistemology

Best breakup song?

Time To Break Up by blink-182

Best makeout song?

Loomer by My Bloody Valentine

Favorite quarantine activity?

Learning internet marketing

Favorite comfort food?

Pizza

Favorite instrument …

Fiddle

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Marc Christian

Marc Christian is a Filipino American cellist, drummer, pianist, and composer residing in Southern CA. He studied cello performance at California State University Northridge under Dr. Diane Roscetti. Marc is classically trained but has ventured off from the traditional classical route of cello and focuses on various genres ranging from rock, hip hop, and his own contemporary solo works.

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PayPal: royelstrangely@gmail.com
Venmo: @Marc-Miranda-1

Marc Christian on Radio Venice

Radio Venice S17.E09 – July 11, 2021
Radio Venice S12.E09 – November 17, 2019
Radio Venice S06.E01 – June 25, 2017
Radio Venice S04.E07 – October 23, 2016

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Darden

DARDEN is comprised of Clarah, the guitarist; Havi on mandolin, Tabbi, the bassist, and Josiah on drums.
The girls are vocalists in the group, focusing on harmonies and musical blends.

Raised on the California Coast in a family of musicians, the band grew up surrounded by musical influences from almost every genre. In the early 2000’s, their parents piled them into an RV, and together they embarked on several singing tours around the U.S., traveling as far east as Ohio. Originally their vocals were backed by their Grandpa Joe Tatar on honky-tonk style piano, but eventually, each decided on an instrument, and when the Darden family came off the road in 2008, the sisters began to hone in on forming their own musical entity. It was only natural that their brother Josiah join the group, and he now backs the girls on drums.

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Darden on Radio Venice

Radio Venice S17.E09 – July 11, 2021
Radio Venice 5 Year Anniversary Show – September 20, 2020
Radio Venice S14.E01 – May 10, 2020
Radio Venice S08.E16 – July 8, 2018
Radio Venice S03.E07 – June 19, 2016
Radio Venice S03.E04 – May 29, 2016

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Water Tower

Formally the Water Tower Bucket Boys they decided to kick the bucket and release their debut album as Water Tower in the middle of the pandemic. They sought LA legends Don Bolles (The Germs) and Ron Reyes (Black Flag) to produce “Fly Around”.

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Venmo: @watertowerband
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Water Tower on Radio Venice

Radio Venice S17.E09 – July 11, 2021

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Who or what inspires you?

Travel, meeting people with curiosity, humor, honesty, and a good story

Why do you love Radio Venice?

Radio Venice is a beacon of love and connectivity, a continuity, a chaos, a comfort zone, and it’s all because of the music!

Favorite song right now?

The one I am writing right now

Favorite album right now?

Bravo – Suzy Williams

Latest hobby you picked up?

Video editing

Last thing you read?

A Joseph Campbell Companion

Best breakup song?

Holding My Own – The Darkness

Best makeout song?

Maggot Brain – Funkadelic

Favorite quarantine activity?

Getting out in our vintage camper, Birdy

Favorite comfort food?

Dark chocolate with sea salt

Favorite instrument …

I play guitar but my voice is my instrument

… and does it have a name?

yes but it’s ineffable

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